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How to Spool Line On Spinning Reels

Put line on spinning reels right, and the line will not be twisted

Difficulty Level: easy      Time Required: 10 minutes


Here's How: `

  1. Pull old line off reel thu line guides until you have enough room on spool for new line
  2. Always leave some line from spool through rod guides and past end of rod to tie new line to
  3. Tie new line to end of old line with two clinch knots
  4. Lay spool of new line of floor so line comes off spool just like it goes on reel spool
  5. Hold line tight with left hand just above reel
  6. Reel line onto reel slowly, making sure it is spooled tightly
  7. Fill spool to within 1/8 inch of spool lip

Tips:

  1. Don't fill whole spool, you usually need only about 50 yards of line for most fishing. Save money.

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